New president sworn in on same Bible as father; Rivlin: 'Long live the eleventh president of the State of Israel. Long live the State of Israel'

Outgoing president Reuven Rivlin will take part in ceremonies at Knesset and at President's Residence handing over the largely ceremonial office of head of state

Foreign minister has long argued Wing of Zion project, which cost over $300 million to develop, was wasteful; Bennett will be deciding opinion on matter

Likud officials eyed idea of leader moving to new post, hoping it would break country out of political logjam, but PM eventually said: 'It's better to be leader of the opposition'

Yesh Atid MK will be supported as candidate by his party leader Lapid and PM-designate Bennett

Social media kvells over pictures of incoming head of state doing his Friday morning shopping, though some wonder whether photos of female runner-up would've sparked same reaction

US president says Israeli president-elect has demonstrated unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, looks ahead to Rivlin visit

The country's next head of state, a scion of one of its leading political families, vows to 'build bridges' within Israeli society after handily winning Knesset vote for post

Incumbent Reuven Rivlin tells his designated successor he's 'proud to pass on the baton to you'; Miriam Peretz, who lost the election, says his 'success is our success'

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